The Friends of the Dallas Public Library (FoDPL) is proud to name Denise McGovern (pictured) as the organization’s Executive Director. In this role, McGovern will guide strategy, strengthen community engagement and advocacy efforts on behalf of Dallas Public Library (DPL) and advance philanthropic support for the library system and the many residents it serves. She […]
By Trevor Svajda I don’t remember the first time I picked up a tennis racquet, but I’ve seen enough old family videos to know it happened early. I was two, trying to copy my older brother in our backyard in San Diego. He was five or six, already bouncing between baseball and tennis, and I […]
Deep Ellum is now home to the first-ever Slam Club, an elevated fitness studio by day and elite wrestling club by night designed to reshape the 15,000-year-old sport and redefine what it means to train, recover and connect. Co-founded by Dallas-born sisters Alexandria Liles and Taylor Darnell-Sibal, Slam Club merges high-energy, wrestling-inspired fitness and USA […]
By Jon White The community is cordially invited to a Community Open House and Celebration in the nave of St. Matthew’s Cathedral on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m., showcasing three monumental and magnificent crèche scenes illustrating the Annunciation, Nativity and Epiphany, created by Tommy Bourgeois. The celebration will be accompanied by harp and cello […]
By Britt Carman This year’s FaLaLa Lakewood raised more than $100,000 in donations, including toy donations, sponsorship dollars, cash donations and merchandise sales. This is a record-breaking moment for the neighborhood effort benefiting Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Holiday of Hope. All toys and funds will directly benefit DCAC’s Holiday of Hope program this month to […]
Cinnamon sugar: 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 egg 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 (8-ounce) tubes crescent rolls Heat oven to 350F. In a small bowl, stir together cinnamon and 1/3 cup sugar. […]
By Victor R. Aves On a cool overcast morning, a small group of the JL Long sixth grade soccer team came together to play in the 2025 El Barrio Cup Futsal Tournament at the Mooreland YMCA outdoor courts, hosted by YMCA and AT&T. Futsal is “soccer” played with a much smaller ball on a smaller […]
Dec. 15 3:47 a.m. 5800 Block Blackwell St. (75231) Burglary of Building/Forced Entry: Three unknown suspects broke into a restaurant and damaged property. Dec. 15 8:30 a.m. 10900 Block Audelia Rd. (75243) Criminal Mischief > or equal to $2,500 < $30K: Unknown suspect intentionally rammed complainant’s vehicle causing damage. Dec. 15 10:45 a.m. 10100 Block […]
By Nancy George On January 1, 1776, George Washington defiantly raised the Union flag on Prospect Hill high above British-occupied Boston. The flag-raising 250 years ago represented new oaths for members of the reorganized Continental Army, a new start for deserters and others who had strayed from military disciplinary and an in-your-face message to the […]